Dancing Bacchante bearing a box
giovannibattistapiranesi
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pencil drawn
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comic strip sketch
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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roman-mythology
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sketchwork
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ink drawing experimentation
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sketch
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pen-ink sketch
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mythology
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pen work
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pencil work
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botany
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initial sketch
Giovanni Battista Piranesi's etching, “Dancing Bacchante bearing a box”, depicts a woman with flowing robes in a dynamic pose, possibly symbolizing a Bacchante, a follower of the god Bacchus. The composition is framed by a simple rectangular border and a decorative frame beneath the main figure. The lower frame displays a vignette of a woman’s head surrounded by foliage and other decorative elements, hinting at a Roman-inspired theme. Piranesi, known for his architectural engravings and fantastical scenes, utilized the etching technique to create a delicate and detailed artwork that reflects the aesthetics of the 18th century.
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